A: I have to an operation, a valve in my heart is broken.
B: That sounds serious.
valve
n. 1。阀，活门；2。（心脏的）瓣膜，（管乐器的）活瓣
A: You have been looking into that mirror for half an hour.
B: I am just practicing my vanity.
vanity
n. 1。自负，自大，虚荣；2。空虚，无用，无价值
A: Have you finished painting the door?
B: Yes, now all it needs is a varnish.
varnish
n. 1。清漆，罩光漆，凡立水；2。光泽，光泽的表面
vt. 1。给……涂清漆，使光亮；2。粉饰，文饰，掩饰(over)
A: Do you have a vase of the flowers?
B: No, will this bottle do?
vase
n. 花瓶
A: Where did you put the expensive diamond?
B: I locked it in a vault in the bank for safe keeping.
vault
n. 1。储藏室，金库，保险库；2。墓穴，教堂地下室；3。撑杆跳；4。拱顶
vt. 用手支撑跃过，撑杆跳过
A: Would you like beef or chicken for dinner tonight?
B: Neither, I am a vegetarian.
vegetarian
n. 素食者，草食动物
A: Why are you covering your face with a veil?
B: Because I’m a Muslim and it is part of my religious practice.
veil
n. 1。面纱，面罩；2。遮盖物，掩饰物
vt. 遮盖，掩饰
draw a veil over 避而不谈，隐瞒
A: Did you give blood at the hospital?
B: Yes, but the nurse had difficulty finding a vein.
vein
n. 1.静脉，血管; 2.叶脉; 3.纹理,纹路; 4.方式
A: Do you know what velocity the wind was yesterday?
B: No, I didn’t listen to the weather forecast.
velocity
n. 速度，速率
A: I wore a velvet dress to the dinner party.
B: I am sure that you looked very elegant.
velvet
n. 天鹅绒, 丝线
A: I finished my book with a vengeance.
B: I am sure you are glad that it is finished now.
vengeance
n. 报仇, 报复, 复仇
with a vengeance 猛烈地, 激烈地, 极度地
A: Sorry for screaming at you.
B: It’s OK. I understand that you just had to vent your anger.
vent
n. 1.通风口，排放口; (衣服底部的)开衩
vt. 表达，发泄(情感等)
give vent to 表达，发泄(感情等)
A: Can we open a window to ventilate the room?
B: Sorry, but the window is jammed.
ventilate
vt. 1.使通风; 2.把….公开, 公开讨论
A: My boss always shouts verbal abuse at me.
B: Is there anything that you can do about it?
verbal
a. 1.口头的; 2.用言辞的, 用文字的; 3.动词的
A: Has a verdict been reached in the case?
B: Yes, the man was found guilty.
verdict
n. 1.裁定; 2.定论, 判断性意见
A: Our car nearly skidded over the verge of the cliff.
B: You were lucky that you were able to stop in time.
verge
n. 边,边缘
vi. (on) 接近，濒临
on the verge of 接近于,濒临于
A: Do you know the next verse of the poem?
B: No, I have a terrible memory.
verse
n. 诗,诗句
A: What countries were playing in the match?
B: It was France versus Holland.
versus
prep. 1.以…为对手， 对; 2.与…相对， 与…相比之下
A: I’m cold!
B: You are not wearing enough clothing. Here is a vest to keep you warm
vest
n. 背心，马甲, (无袖的)防护衣
vt (in) 授予，赋予, 给予(权力,财力等)
A: Did the law get passed by the government?
B: No, it was vetoed at an early stage.
veto
vt./ n. 否决
A: Are there any hospitals in your vicinity?
B: No, the nearest one is an hour away.
vicinity
n. 周围地区，临近地区
in the vicinity (of) (在…)附近, (与…)接近
A: That dog looks vicious.
B: Oh. he won’t bite. He is actually very friendly.
vicious
a. 1.恶毒的，凶残的；2.剧烈的，严重的
A: This drink tastes vile.
B: If it is so awful then, don’t drink it.
vile
a. 1.极坏的，恶劣的; 2.卑鄙的,邪恶的; 3.肮脏的，污秽的
A: Did you find out who was the villain in the story?
B: No, I still haven’t finished the book yet.
villain
n. 1.反派演员, 反派角色，反面人物; 2.恶棍, 流氓, 坏蛋; 3.造成弊病的人(或物), 问题的起因
A: We sailed into virgin territory.
B: It must have been fun to explore previously undiscovered land.
virgin
n. 处女，未婚女子
a. 1.未经开发的，未经使用的，未经触动的; 2.处女的
A: Did you go to Russia for your holiday?
B: No, I was unable to get a visa.
visa
n. 签证
A: What are you thinking about?
B: I’m trying to visualize my future.
visualize
vt. 想象，设想
A: Mr. Evans is very vocal.
B: Indeed, he is always talking.
vocal
a. 1.喜欢畅所欲言的，直言不讳的; 2.嗓音的，发声的
n. [常pl.] 声乐节目
A: Did you go to university after school?
B: No, I received a vocational education in a technical college.
vocational
a. 职业的，业务的
A: Short hair is in vogue at the moment.
B: Oh, I didn’t realize that I was suddenly fashionable!
vogue
n. 流行，风行, 时髦
in vogue 流行
A: My day seemed void of meaning.
B: Perhaps tomorrow you will have a better one.
void
a. 1.无效的；2.没有的，缺乏的
n. 1.空虚感,寂寞感; 2.真空，空白
vt. 使无效
A: I never know if Martin is happy or angry.
B: Yes, he is particularly volatile at the moment.
volatile
a. 1.动荡不定的，不稳定的; 2.易变的，反复无常的，暴躁的; 3. (液体)易挥发的
A: That was a fantastic shot!
B: Thanks, volleys are my favorite stroke in tennis.
volley
n. 1.群射,排枪射击, 群射的子弹; 2. (质问，咒骂灯的)连发，迸发
v. 1. (足球)截题(凌空球), (网球)截击(空中球); 2.群射，齐发
A: There was vomit on the pavement.
B: Disgusting! I wonder who got sick.
vomit
v. 呕吐
A: You have a vulgar sense of humour.
B: But you still laughed at my jokes.
vulgar
a. 1.粗野的，下流的; 2.庸俗的，粗俗的，不雅的
A: You have another dose of the flu.
B: Yes, I have been vulnerable to illness this year.
vulnerable
a. 1.易受伤的，脆弱的; 2.易受攻击的，难防御的
A: We waded though the river to reach the other side.
B: Why didn’t you swim?
wade
vi. 涉水，跋涉
wade through 艰难地通过，费力地做完
A: The dog seems happy to see you.
B: Yes, he is wagging his tail.
wag
v. / n. （左右或前后）摇动，摇摆
A: Mrs. Jones was wailing with grief following the death in the family.
B: Yes, she was very upset.
wail
vi./n.1.哀诉，呜咽；2.痛哭，嚎啕
vt. 悲痛
A: I lost my wallet at the station.
B: Did it have much money in it?
wallet
n. 皮夹子
A: I have a walnut tree in my garden.
B: Oh, they are my favourite kind of nuts.
walnut
n. 胡桃，核桃
A: In what part of the hospital is your father staying?
B: He is in ward three.
ward
n. 1.病房；2.（城市的）区；3.受监护人
ward off 防止，避开
A: I hate to be a traffic warden .
B: Yes, it would be a terrible job.
warden
n. 1.（监督某些法规执行的）检察员，检察官；2.典狱长，监狱长；3.看守人，管理人，监护人
A: I have no room left in my wardrobe .
B: You will have to stop buying new clothes!
wardrobe
n. 1.衣柜；2.（个人的）全部衣物
A: The artist displayed his wares at the gallery.
B: Oh, it is a shame that I didn’t see his work.
ware [注：同音词 where ]
n. 1.物品，器皿；2.[常pl.]商品，货物
A: The warehouse was set on fire.
B: Were all the goods stored at there damaged?
warehouse
n. 仓库，货栈
A: Did you read the news headlines this morning?
B: I see there is more warfare between the nations.
warfare
n. 1.战争（状态）；2.斗争，冲突
A: The mirror warped with age.
B: Are you sure it is not just because you are looking into it.
warp
vt. 1.使变形，使弯曲，使翘曲；2.歪曲，使反常，使有偏见
vi. 变形，弯曲，翘曲
n. 变形，弯曲，翘曲
A: I have a warrant for your arrest.
B: But I didn’t do anything, officer.
warrant
n. 1.授权令；2.（正当）理由，根据
vt. 证明…是正当（或有理）的
A: My washing machine broke down.
B: Don’t worry, it is still under warranty .
warranty
n. 担保书，证书，保单
A: I want to be a famous warrior .
B: Oh, I don’t like to fight.
warrior
n. 勇士，武士，斗士
A: The guard gave me a wary look.
B: He must think that you are suspicious.
wary
a. 谨慎的，小心翼翼的
A: This programme should not be on the TV at this time of the day.
B: I agree, it is not past the watershed yet.
watershed
n. 1.转折点，重要关头；2.分水岭，分水线，分水界
A: This container is leaking.
B: Oh, I thought that it was watertight .
watertight
a. 1.不透水的，防水的；2.严密的，无懈可击的
A: The light in this room is dim.
B: What watt is the light bulb?
watt
n. 瓦（特）
A: Are you sure that you will not change your mind?
B: I will not waver from my decision.
waver
vi. 1.减弱，变得不稳固；2.犹豫不决，踌躇；3.摇摆，摇晃
A: I got a bit lost on my way here.
B: Yes, I suspected that you had gone a bit wayward .
wayward
a. 任性的，倔强的，反复无常的
A: I am weary of work.
B: But I am afraid that you can not give it up.
weary
a. 1.疲劳的，疲倦的；2.使人疲劳的，令人疲倦的
vi. (of) 厌烦，不耐烦
A: Look at the size of that spider’s web .
B: Gosh, it must be a big spider!
web
n. 1.（蜘蛛等的）网；2.网络，错综复杂的事物
A: Would you like some cheese?
B: Just a small wedge , please.
wedge
n. 楔（子）
vt. 1. 把…楔牢；2.挤入，插入，塞入
A: Do you understand the movie?
B: No, it was strange and weird .
weird
a. 1.古怪的，离奇的；2.怪怪的，神秘而可怕的
A: The boat will arrive in the wharf this evening.
B: I will be there to greet its arrival.
wharf
n. 码头
A: Do you know Mr. Kelly’s whereabouts ?
B: No, he has been missing for two weeks.
whereabouts
ad. 靠近什么地方，（大概）在哪里
n. 行踪，下落，所在
A: I discovered a secret room wherein I found the treasure.
B: Wow, and what was the treasure?
wherein
ad. 在哪方面，在哪一点上，在什么地方
A: The wind whirled up the leaves.
B: Yes, it was a strong wind alright.
whirl
vi. 1.旋转，急转；2.发昏，（感觉等）变混乱
n. 1.旋转，急转；2.混乱，连接不断的活动
A: How would you like your whisky ?
B: With some ice, please.
whisky
n. 威士忌酒
A: That was a very wholesome meal.
B: Indeed, there were lots of healthy ingredients.
wholesome
a. 1.有益于健康的，增进健康的；2.有益于身心健康的，有益的；2.健康的，无病的，生气勃勃的
A: Do you like the president?
B: I think he wields too much power.
wield
vt. 1.行使，运用，支配；2.挥动，使用（武器等）
A: Are you wearing a wig ？
B: No, this is all my natural hair.
wig
n. 假发
A: Aren’t the willow trees beautiful?
B: Yes, they make the river seem all the more complete.
willow
n. 柳，柳树
A: Were you winking at me ?
B: No, I just had something in my eye.
wink
vi. 1.眨眼，眨眼示意；2.闪烁，明灭，用频闪灯光打信号
vt. 眨（眼），眨眼表示
n. 1.眨眼，眨眼示意，眼色；2.闪烁，闪亮，一闪
wink at 默许，纵容，佯装未看见
A: What are dressing up as?
B: A witch , with a long black coat and a black cat.
witch
n. 女巫，巫婆
A: I need another coffee I am having withdrawal symptoms.
B: You must be addicted.
withdrawal
n. 1.取回，提款；2.撤退，撤军；3.收回，撤回，撤消；4.戒毒（或脱瘾）过程
A: Did your flowers last a long time?
B: No, they withered after three days.
wither
v. 1.（使）干枯，（使）枯萎；2.感到羞愧（或惶惑）
A: The company withheld payment.
B: Why , were the goods that were delivered damaged?
withhold
vt. 1.拒绝，不给；2.抑制，制止
A: Marie cooks a splendid meal.
B: Yes, she is a wizard in the kitchen.
wizard
n. 1.男巫，术士；2.奇才，能手，行家
A: He was filled with wrath and anger.
B: I agree, he did not look very happy,
wrath
n. 愤怒，慷慨，暴怒
A: I will prepare a wreath for the funeral mass.
B: That will be a kind thing to do.
wreath
n. 花圈，花环，花冠
A: The ship sank just off the coast.
B: Was anything recovered from the wreckage ?
wreckage
n. 1.（失事的船或飞机等的）残骸；2.破坏，毁坏
A: The window is jammed.
B: Here is a stick, try to wrench it open.
wrench
vt. 1.猛拧，猛扭；2.挣脱；3.使扭伤
n. 1.（离别等的）痛苦，难受；2.猛扭，猛拉；3.扳手
A: I wrestled with the umbrella but it still would not go up.
B: Yes, the umbrellas sometimes have a mind of their own.
wrestle
vt. 1.摔交；2.使劲搬动，用力举起
vi. 1.摔交；2.使劲搬动，用力举起；3.努力解决，全力对付
A: That wretched man!
B: Who are you complaining about?
wretched
a. 1.极不愉快的，难受的，可怜的；
A: I got so wet you could have wrung out my clothes.
B: It must have rained heavily.
wring
vt. 1.尽力索取，强行取得；2.绞（出），（拧）出；3.搓（双手）；4.猛扭，扭断
A: Sarah is nearly fifty but she has barely a wrinkle.
B: Yes, she is looking well for her age.
wrinkle
n. 皱纹
v. （使）起皱纹